No road block too big for Demien
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineNick Demien became an All-State offensive lineman and Missouri's top recruit despite being hampered by a wrist injury last year. Now that he's healthy, look out.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009Highlights putting Luc on the map
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineOne highlight reel transformed Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie, Fla.) linebacker Jeff Luc from local star to a Top 10 national recruit, writes Jon Mahoney.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009Good times never stop at Oaks Christian
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineHollywood icons and Hall of Famers in the stands? Dozens of Division I recruits? Six straight titles and counting? Welcome to Oaks Christian, where the fun never ends.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009Only a sophomore, Harper has scouts buzzing about the future
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineOnly a sophomore, Las Vegas High catcher Bryce Harper has pro scouts buzzing about his future and his towering home runs.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2009Wilson cherishes his mother's memory while becoming a star
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineHorlick (Racine, Wis.) star Jamil Wilson lost his mother to cancer but has overcome to become a star.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009Matzek stakes claim as top prep pitcher
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineTyler Matzek bounced back from a disappointing junior season at Capistrano Valley to dominate over the summer and stake his claim as the nation's best pitcher
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009Fields shines after early struggles
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comAfter struggling early in his freshman season, University of Detroit Jesuit shortstop Daniel Fields has become a five-tool player and a possible early-round draft pick.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009Many athletes balancing school, sports and parents serving in the military
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comBalancing school, sports and friends isn't easy for any teenager. Now imagine trying to do it with a parent away at war.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009Whitney's quiet confidence leads Lawrence
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comLawrence Academy (Goroton, Mass.) hockey star Steve Whitney is the last player teammates would expect to give a fiery pregame speech, but there's no question he's the one everyone looks to at crunch time.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009Johnson finally realizing her potential
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comDespite missing this season with a knee injury, Montini junior center Michala Johnson is positioned to become one of the nation's top players
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009Lovelace inspires players of both genders
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comAs coach of one of the nation's top male basketball programs, Ruth Lovelace isn't just a role model for her own players.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2008No days off anytime soon for Ruffin-Pratt
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comIdolized by teammates and feared by opponents, T.C. Williams senior Tierra Ruffin-Pratt became one of the nation's top ballers by never taking a day off
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Campbell enjoys his iron man life
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comWilliam Campbell's path to gridiron greatness had its share of challenges, but the Cass Tech senior lineman always found a way
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008GRIDIRON Air Force 1
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comQuarterbacks Matt Barkley and Russell Shepard have used contrasting styles to get to the same place - top of the ESPNU 150
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008Big hits making Jelani Jenkins a star
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comGood Counsel's Jelani Jenkins' ferocious hits and relentless attitude as a linebacker are what made him a star
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "season in the stands" make the list?